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Planning a visit to the Mirai tower in Nagoya? Keep reading. In this article we will tell you everything you need to know to plan your visit.
If you’re planning to visit Nagoya, you are probably trying to work out all of the iconic must-do attractions. What things do you really need to see if you have explored Nagoya properly? The Mirai tower is definitely high up on the list. This attraction is one of the most iconic attractions in Nagoya.
Is it worth visiting? Yes – we definitely think this spot is worth a visit. Whether you just go to the bottom of the tower to take that classic Nagoya shot or whether you actually visit the viewing deck, we definitely recommend that you include the Mirai Tower in your Nagoya itinerary.
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Mirai Tower in brief
Mirai Tower (also known as Chubu Electric Power Tower or the Nagoya TV Tower) is situated at the center of the Cosmopolitan Promenade in the Sakae District of Nagoya City. It is a central hub in Nagoya City, surrounded by shops, cafes, and restaurants. The tower has a viewing deck which is open to the public, and you can also get plenty of excellent views of the tower from the paths and grass lawns in Hisaya Odori Park. Early evening is a particularly nice time to visit this area.
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What is the best way to get to Mirai Tower?
The best way to get to the Mirai Tower is to take a subway. You need to get off at the Sakae Station (on the Meijo loop line). The Nagoya Subway is relatively cheap, with prices typically ranging between 200 yen and 350 yen. It can feel a little scary and confusing taking a subway in an unfamiliar country; however, the Japan subway system is relatively user-friendly.
All you need to do is show up at a subway station and find a self-service ticket vending machine. Above the vending machine, you will see a map including the prices for different fare zones. Look for Sakae Station on the map to work out how much you need to pay. All you need to do is select the correct fare on the machine, pay the correct amount, and it will dispense a ticket which you can use to go through the gate.
The Meijo line in Nagoya is a loop line, so you can technically go either way, but we recommend you take a moment to work out the quickest direction. When you arrive at Sakae Station, the subway station exit leads straight into a large underground shopping district (this can be a little disorientating). Exit 31 and 32 bring you out close to the tower.
What can you do at Mirai Tower?
The main thing to do at the tower is to visit the Sky Balcony, which is around 100m high. From here, you can get a nice view of the city, but not overwhelming. You can see the promenade, the Sakae area, and Nagoya Castle to the north. The observation deck admission fee is 1,300 yen for an adult (this is approximately £6 or $8). It costs 800 yen for a child (this is approximately £4 or $5). Children include elementary and junior high school students (which is up to 15 years old in Japan). Preschool kids are free.
The observation deck is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm. The best time to visit is early in the evening just before it gets dark.
What else is there to do near Mirai Tower?
Realistically you only need to allow an hour at the most to explore the Mirai tower. There are however PLENTY of other epic things to do in the area…
- Nagoya Castle: The most significant attraction nearby is the Nagoya Castle. It takes around 15 minutes to walk to Nagoya Castle from the Mirai Tower.
- Ralph’s Favorites Coffee Shop: Charming coffee shop serving high-end coffees and tempting treats.
- Kura Sushi Restaurant: Fantastic for the boat sushi belt restaurant around 5 minutes walk from Mirai Tower.
- Peanuts Cafe: Snoopy themed cafe serving burgers and Western comfort food a few minutes north of Mirai Tower.
- Sky Boat at Sunshine Mall: Don’t miss the Sky Boat Ferris wheel, a short walk from Mirai Tower.
- Oasis 21 Floating Lake: Don’t miss the rooftop floating lake on the top of Oasis 21 shopping mall across the road from Mirai Tower.
